Frank Elliott Sisson

West Point, 1951

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Andy Chacon on February 17, 2015:

Frank E. Elliott Sisson. II Frank has been one the consistent users of the "My Day". What follows are his entries: "Since the 50th, Frank has been busy winding down on his business activity and selling the company to his associates. That happened at the end of 2005. Since then, Frank wrote a book about his great grandfather, skipper of the whaleship Milo, and had it published in 2008. The title, "A Ransomed Yankee," tells about the destruction of Yankee shipping during the Civil War by the Confederate Cruisers, Florida, Alabama and Shenandoah. In addition, Frank plays golf, nine holes at a time, reads a lot, and has all the aches and pains of a normal 83 year old! Both Anne and Frank wish the best for the Class of '51 and specially Company D-2." On 2-14-11 Frank writes, "February 15th, another birthday (84) and consequently, "My Day"! Greetings from Wichita, Kansas! I am still watching golf on TV from time to time, although I did not play all of last year, interfering leg problems although not serious. I am continuing to read a lot to learn much about history and its relationship to events of the day. Anne and I are in pretty good shape for the shape we are in, and we are trying to work out the aches and pains. Our kids are doing fine and our grand kids are also doing fine. Around the first of the year, I put my book, "A Ransomed Yankee", on the Internet, www.free-ebooks.net, and it has been downloaded over 5100 times to date. You can find it under the history category on the web site. Although we will miss the 60th Reunion, we are very lucky and we wish the best to all of you." Frank Sisson On February 17, 2012 Frank writes, "Hello all classmates! I am two days late without excuse on this report, but not too late, I hope. All is fairly well in the Sisson household here in Wichita; Anne is under-going Decompression therapy and we hope it will do the job; she is on treatment number four out of twenty-three and beginning to get some relief. I am on a reading kick and have been for the past three or four years. Mostly reading books that add to the knowledge base and must say, I am getting smarter, day-by-day, and also having more fun from gaining a broader knowledge base. My book, A Ransomed Yankee, is doing OK with one web site at over 16,000 downloads. It is also available on Amazon Kindle books with a very competitive price, around six dollars. I have tried to work in the newer social media of Facebook and Twitter, but have not gone very far in either as they get complicated and I hate that. Otherwise, now that I have reached the milestone age of 85, all is well and going strong. Best wishes to all out there." Frank On Feb 15, 2013 Frank writes, "Hi all -- Hear it is, "My Day" again! So soon, as time is flying by so fast! Tine is like the voice from the wilderness in terms of my book, "Wake Up, America!" My thesis is that we can reclaim our country with a National Convention to Propose Amendments to the Constitution, by the States rather than by Congress. From the number of sales and comments, there is apparently little interest in this approach. Sad! Congress has been the only source for proposals so far, never a proposal from a States Convention. A States Convention would be closer to the people! I did have the honor to be a member of Congressman Mike Pompeo's (Class '86) Service Academy Selection Board this past November. Lots of very impressive candidates! Believe the Country's future is in good hands! Finally, wife Anne has had serious nerve problems for the past year or so; she has spent a lot of time lying down to relieve pain. After many visits to many doctors, one finally surfaced and performed magical injections that have greatly improved her situation. We are now hoping for even more recovery and are optimistic. Sadly, we lost our fourteen year old black lab, Shadow, in November. All other issues are positive! Best to all!" Frank On 2-18-14 Frank writes, "Hello all -- I am late reporting by 3 days, sorry and I apologize! I was simply overwhelmed by a visit from two sons, one from CT and one from NE, plus a great Bday dinner party on Feb 15th, at our home in Wichita. Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, I am undergoing Chemo treatment for a common disease that I would prefer not to have. So far, so good! My bride, Anne, of about 63 years is in good enough shape to keep us going while I do a little grocery shopping almost every day. We are doing less and less outside home, but more and more reading, and finally getting educated. I am currently finishing up Robert Gates book on his life as Secretary of Defense and getting some insight into the Washington scene. What a mess! We enjoy reading all the "My Day" reports from our classmates and are looking forward to the next to arrive on the computer. Our best wishes to all! Frank Sisson blog".

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